Clean air as an operational standard: breathe well, work well, recover well

An invisible detail that changed everything

Carina has mild asthma. She avoids indoor pools and hot saunas. In one spa, she discreetly noticed a sign in the lobby: "CO₂ below 800 ppm, PM2.5 within safe limits".
It didn't smell "strongly perfumed" in the room, but clean, and the air always seemed fresh. It was the first time he came out of the wet area without feeling heaviness in his chest.

Why air becomes a promise, not a detail

GWI points to partnerships and common indoor air quality standards: clear thresholds for CO₂ and fine particulate matter in public buildings. In parallel, AI-enabled predictive networks for respiratory conditions are emerging: devices and models that anticipate 'windows of risk' for asthma or COPD and reduce hospitalizations.
For spas, air isn't just "smelling good"; it's a measure of health, safety and service performance.

What implementation looks like

CO₂ and PM2.5 are constantly measured with simple sensors and the values are displayed where the customer can see them. The flow scheduling takes into account the actual ventilation of the premises; aromas are used in small doses and only where ventilation supports it.
For sensitive customers, low-traffic intervals or low-fragrance routes are proposed. In hot and humid areas, filters are changed on time, and doors are not "bolted" open for convenience, as the micro-climate is immediately unbalanced.

What everyone wins

Good breathing means less fatigue, fewer headaches and greater tolerance to exertion and heat. Therapies 'catch' better when oxygenation is correct, and staff conserve energy over long shifts. And transparency breeds trust: when people see good values, they relax.

Common mistakes

"Covering" odors with intense perfume does not mean clean air. A spray is no substitute for ventilation. A single sensor "put in for the picture" doesn't help; a minimal map of at-risk spaces is needed. Don't confuse 'cool' with 'airy': airflow matters, not just temperature.

How to validate that it's right

Compare respiratory comfort scores from feedback, monitor incidents (coughing, dizziness), watch how quickly CO₂ drops after peak hours. If you use a "breathe better" protocol, check if people ask for it again at the same time of day or year; it's a sign that their body feels lighter.
For more ideas and resources, log on to Wellandia and find out how we can help you bring the latest international trends to your spa: https://wellandia.eu/resurse/trenduri-spa-wellness/

Source

Global Wellness Institute - Initiative Micro-Trends 2025, Respiratory Wellness: "Global IAQ Standardization Partnerships" and "AI-Driven Predictive Pulmonary Networks".